September 2013 - Oser Communications Group

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SPECIAL FEATURE:
GIFTWARE:
BUYERS GUIDE:
CUTLERY/CUTTING BOARDS
WINE ACCESSORIES
SPICE STORAGE/MILLS
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K ITCHENWARE NEWS
H o u s e w, a r e s R e v i e w
S E RV I N G K I T C H E N WA R E
VOL UME 1 9, N UMBER 9
H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S
Celebrity Chefs Help Cut Path
to a Consumer’s Perfect Knife
BY ANA VENNE
With the vast amount of kitchen cutlery
available on the market today, searching
for the right knife can be a daunting task.
With prices ranging all across the board
and a variety of options in materials, such
as stainless steel, ceramic or bamboo, it’s
hard to know what to look for without
doing a little research.
When it comes to how consumers search
for kitchen knives, Annette Garaghty, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for
Wüsthof-Trident of America, offers some
insight. “There are many factors involved.
To start with, the informed guidance of
retail staff at point of sale is very
important. We also see continued influence
from restaurant chefs who are ubiquitous
on television and author many of today’s
most influential cookbooks and blogs.”
She continues, “The food media, which now
includes a plethora of food blogs and food
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Perfect Pairings:
Gifts to Go with Wine
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
Wine accessories are a hot category this
year, and there are a wealth of possibilities
on the market for guests who are looking
for an accessory to accompany a gift of a
bottle of wine. Let’s start with the Bottle
Net Bags from Bella Vita. Winner of
an innovation award at this year’s
International Home + Housewares Show,
the bags combine the classic, go-anywhere
feel of a traditional wine bag and easily
carry a bottle of wine, olive oil or spirits
and then convert into a coaster or trivet
to decorate the host’s table after the party’s
over. Bottle Nets retail for $4.95.
There are a number of wine chillers on the
market. One of our favorites is the
Corkcicle. One of Oprah Winfrey’s favorites
too, the Corkcicle Classic retails for $24.95
and maintains the proper chill for white
wines and cools warm red wines down to
the right temperature for drinking as well
as eliminating the need for a messy ice
bucket. New this year, Corkcicle has added
the Chillsner beer chiller to its lineup.
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Doing Well and
Doing Good in Santa Fe
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
At more than 6,700 feet above sea level,
Santa Fe, N.M. is a little closer to heaven
than most places in the United States,
and in Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe &
Cooking School, Karen and Mike Walker
have made a place that’s even closer to
heaven for folks who like to cook. Or who
want to learn how to cook.
“Santa Fe is called ‘The City Different,’”
Mike says. “It’s very diverse economically
and culturally. People love to cook in Santa
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Fe and the surrounding county. The city’s
population is about 65,000 people, with
about 125,000 in the county, expanding
to 200,000 or so during ski season and
other events. Our store is geared to the
locals, although we do have some tourists
who come and take classes.”
With about 5,000 square feet of display
space in a 6,600 square foot store, Las
Cosas has the space to display a wide range
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GENERAL NEWS
KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW
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General News
Lifetime Brands and Debbie Meyer
Products Sign Licensing Deal
Lifetime Brands, Inc., a global provider
of kitchenware, tabletop and home
products, has signed an exclusive licensing
agreement with Housewares America, Inc.,
(The Debbie Meyer Company) to
manufacture, market, sell and distribute
Debbie Meyer Products worldwide.
Lifetime Brands will expand distribution
for the Debbie Meyer brand throughout
its international network.
According to Debbie Meyer, world-famous
and award-winning, entrepreneur, inventor
and media personality, “As I continue to
develop new products across the kitchen
and home for my Debbie Meyer brand, I
know that a partnership with Lifetime
Brands will not only help me continue to
increase my distribution, but also to help
me apply my proprietary technologies to
even more new products and categories.”
“Lifetime Brands and Debbie Meyer are
both passionate about developing
innovative products that solve problems
for consumers in a simple and cost effective
way,” said Dan Siegel, President, Lifetime
Brands, Inc. “The Debbie Meyer brand is
a perfect addition to the Lifetime Brands
family and we are excited about the
opportunities this partnership will foster.
We look forward to building upon her
successful collection of home solutions.”
According to Peter Kamenstein,
Kamenstein/DFL Division Chairman at
Lifetime Brands, Inc., “Consumers are
spending more money on fresh fruits and
vegetables than ever before, and with that
trend has come a need for improvements
in how we preserve and store produce and
other foods. Lifetime Brands is placing
greater emphasis on building its food
preservation solutions business, and the
Debbie Meyer brand is a natural and
welcome addition. We admire her sensible,
clever and money-saving solutions to
everyday problems, and look forward to
bringing her innovative products to
retailers and consumers everywhere.”
Lifetime Brands and Housewares
America will ensure that
Debbie Meyer Products’ retail
customers have a seamless
product supply during the
transition, which should be
complete by September.
Debbie Meyer is one of
America’s leading inventors and
developers of practical everyday
solutions that improve the
quality of life and save money.
Debbie Meyer products are
currently available at retailers
and online.
Debbie Meyer, a featured brand
on HSN, is all about creating
efficient, economical and easy solutions to
problems in the home. Meyer is probably
best known for her Debbie Meyer®
GreenBags®, which recently hit the 1
billion bags sold mark. Debbie Meyer
GreenBags are made with a proprietary
formulation of natural minerals that
create a beneficial storage environment to
help extend the life and freshness of
fruits and vegetables. Meyer’s product
collection also includes Debbie Meyer
UltraLite GreenBoxes™ (proven to keep
produce and baked goods fresh longer),
and, among other notable products, the
Debbie Meyer GeniusVac™ (a handheld
portable, battery operated food vacuum
sealing system), the Debbie Meyer
GeniusRack™ (a bakeware and cookware
organizing solution), and the Debbie
Meyer DishwasherPal™ (a patented mat
that goes inside the dishwasher to keep
dishes and glasses from shifting).
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GENERAL NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2013
Jura Capresso Honored at
2013 ICON Honors for
Innovative Product Design
Jura Capresso was awarded an Honor for
Innovative Product Design at the fourth
annual ICON Honors due to the superior
design of its Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch.
This is the second year in a row that ICON
Honors has presented an award for a Jura
product, and Jura stands out as the only brand
that has received more than one award from
this prestigious housewares competition.
The ICON Honors award also recognized
the company’s Capresso brand achievements
by citing the Capresso Coffee à la Carte™
Cup-to-Carafe® Coffee & Tea Maker for
its innovative product design.
The ICON Honors celebrates superior
achievement, contribution and innovation
across the home and gift industry
landscape. The Jura Capresso products
were chosen for their intuitive design and
user-friendly features that make it easier
and more convenient than ever to prepare
specialty coffee drinks.
The world’s smallest one-touch automatic
cappuccino machine, the Jura ENA Micro 9
One Touch is just 9" wide, 17.5" deep and
12.7" high, and offers the convenience of
creating deliciously creamy cappuccinos, latte
macchiato, crema coffee or espresso at the
touch of one button, without moving the cup.
It’s the first model in the Jura Micro
collection to feature Jura’s unsurpassed fine
foam technology, for luxurious preparation
of milk foam with a fine, feather-like
consistency. It features a newly developed
micro brewing unit and a height adjustable
dual spout that accommodates cups from
2" to almost 5½" tall.
The Capresso Coffee à la Carte Cup-toCarafe Coffee & Tea Maker combines two
of the most popular trends in coffee
makers—single serve and carafe-style—
and it even includes a separate tea filter to
rapid brew tea as well.
The
innovative
brewing
system
automatically adjusts to the amount of
ground coffee in the filter, fully saturating
it for the proper amount of time. Coffee
strength can be adjusted by the amount of
ground coffee placed in the filter, up to 12
tablespoons. When brewing single cups,
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coffee concentration can actually be doubled
for the strongest flavor possible. Operation
is easy and intuitive, with completely
customizable brewing and sizing options.
Four preset illuminated brewing buttons
for Small Cup, Large Cup, Carafe or Tea.
The Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch and the
Capresso Coffee à la Carte Cup-to-Carafe
Coffee & Tea Maker have won additional
awards for design excellence. The ENA
Micro 9 One Touch won the “Best of the
Best–Silver” and “Best in Category–
Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliance”
in the prestigious 2013 Housewares Design
Awards, and the Capresso Coffee à la Carte
was a finalist in the International Housewares
Association Innovation Awards in the
Kitchen Electrics category.
The Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch has
an actual retail price of $1,399, and the
Capresso Coffee à la Carte Cup-to-Carafe
Coffee & Tea Maker has an actual retail
price of $179.99. Both are available for
immediate shipment.
The ICON Honors are sponsored by the
AmericasMart Atlanta, the Gift & Home Trade
Association and Progressive Business Media.
For more information on the ICON Honors,
go to www.americasmarticonhonors.com
For more information on Jura
Capresso, contact 800.767.3554, visit
www.us.jura.com, or www.capresso.com.
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IHA Offers Market Entry
Opportunities to China, Japan
Three NY NOW Exhibitors Recieve
Summer 2013 Eco-Choice Awards
Housewares suppliers looking to enter the
Asian market will have two opportunities in
September through events offered by the
International Housewares Association. IHA
will sponsor a pavilion for members at the
Interior Lifestyle China fair in Shanghai Sept.
25-27 and then an introduction to the Japanese
market Sept. 29-30 in Tokyo. Members can
participate in just one or both events.
As a result of online balloting, three
companies—Calamarie, Potting Shed
Creations Ltd. and WorldFinds—are winners
of the 8th semi-annual Eco Choice Awards
for Most Innovative, Most Sensitive Use of
Materials and Most Sellable, respectively, for
products being featured at the summer 2013
debut of NY NOW®, the Market for Home
& Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®). The Eco
Choice Awards are co-sponsored by NY
NOW and GREENRetailer magazine.
Companies participating in the Interior
Lifestyle China fair pavilion will meet
Chinese retailers and distributors to help
them reach consumers within mainland
China. The fair attracts 20,000 visitors and
features 320 exhibitors, 76 percent of whom
are from outside China. IHA exhibitors will
receive basic booth furnishings for a 9 square
meter booth along with access to interpreters
fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.
Immediately following the Interior Lifestyle
China fair, IHA will hold an introduction to
the Japanese market in partnership with the
Japanese Housewares Importers Association
( JHI). With more than 20 members, JHI is
an important link within the Japanese
distribution chain. Similar to other trade
missions sponsored by IHA, this event will
include a retail tour, led by the president of
JHI on Sept. 29, followed by a tabletop trade
show and networking reception on Sept. 30.
More than 100 people are expected at the
tabletop show and reception, including key
Japanese retailers Franc Franc, Seibu-Sogo,
Takashimaya, Isetan and Tobu and distributors
including Y-Yacht, Fujii, Fujiei and Yuwa.
Complete information and sign-up details
for both events are available on IHA’s
website at www.housewares.org/members/
global_benefits/exportTM.aspx
“These companies represent multiple product
categories, but all are committed to running
sustainable, socially-conscious businesses,” said
Christian Falkenberg, NY NOW director and
GLM senior vice president. “From 10 finalists
in each of the three competition categories,
these eco-friendly products were determined
as winners by popular vote.”
IHA sponsors several trade missions annually
to help members enter or learn about
international markets. They offer members
turnkey introductions to international
markets. Meetings, retail tours, receptions,
transportation and hotel details are scheduled
in advance, allowing participants to focus on
their business rather than the logistical details.
A trade mission to Australia in November is
sold out. Trade missions planned for 2014
will be announced later this year.
The winners and finalists of the summer 2013
Eco Choice Awards are:
For more information about IHA’s international
events and marketing opportunities, contact
Lori Szudarek, manager, international services,
at Lszudarek@housewares.org or visit the
global benefits section of IHA’s website at
www.housewares.org/members/global_benefits/
default.aspx.
WINNER: Most Innovative: Calamarie
(Miami, FL) for its Three-Rose Braided
Necklace created from natural seeds and dried
orange peels collected from Colombian juice
vendors. Designer Catalina Lemaitre works
closely with women artisans in Colombia to
create thoughtful designs which incorporate
traditional techniques and recycled materials.
FINALIST: flip & tumble® (Berkeley, CA)
for its 100% recycled Felt Pods
FINALIST: Stikwood (Sacramento, CA) for
its Reclaimed Weathered Wood
WINNER: Most Sensitive Use of Materials:
WorldFinds (Westmont, IL) for its fair trade
Recycled Kantha Wrap Bracelet handmade
from repurposed Kantha quilts and scraps left
over from making larger bags. Artisans work
from their homes and a local village workshop,
outside of New Delhi, India.
FINALIST: Made by Survivors (East
Sandwich, MA) for its recycled silver Free
Bird Pendant
FINALIST: Merrily Made (Cromwell, CT)
for its Gourmet Pens handmade from
natural materials
WINNER: Most Sellable: Potting Shed
Creations Ltd. (Troy, ID) for its Moss +
Sedum Terrarium growing kit made by hand
in Idaho from reclaimed, regionally-sourced
wine bottles. Once the tree grows large enough
to be transplanted, the bottle can be washed
and used again as a planter, or recycled and
melted down to make more glass; and culled
products are utilized in-house for germination
testing and growing samples.
FINALIST: Ortolan Organic (New York,
NY ) for its Bat Pillow made locally from
sustainable materials
FINALIST: Tea Forte (Concord, MA) for
its Skin-Smart Loose Leaf Tea Canisters
NY NOW, the Market for Home & Lifestyle,
took place Saturday, August 17, through
Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at New York
City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and
Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94.
CHILEWICH RIB WEAVE
PLACEMATS BLACK
These elegant black rib weave
placemats will add texture and grace
to any modern table. Chilewich’s
distinctive product line of vinyl placemats
and floormats can be seen in homes
and better restaurants around the world.
Chilewich has an extensive range of
table décor and modern placemats that
are stylish, contemporary, durable and
easy-to-clean. For timeless, durable
designs, Chilewich is a rich source.
Chilewich
[tel] 706.422.8160
www.chilewich.com
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Vacu Vin Hires Neil Crumley as
National Sales Manager in Canada
Vacu Vin hires Neil Crumley to the newly
created position of National Sales Manager
for Canada, effective immediately. His
primary responsibility will be managing sales
and marketing for the entire Canadian market.
“Neil has a track record of more than 25
years of building housewares businesses,
solidifying customer relationships and
growing market share,” said Kurt Zanner,
Vice President of Marketing and Sales for
Vacu Vin, the International Innovations
Company. “Neil brings progressive,
analytical marketing experience to Vacu
Vin and extensive boots-on-the ground
experience from his positions at varied
consumer product and service companies.”
Crumley was most recently at Polder
Housewares but prior to that, he was Vice
President of Sales and Marketing at MIU
France, and several management positions
including President of Wüsthof-Trident
of America.
Vacu Vin is an international manufacturer
and distributor of innovative food and wine
related products for home and professional
use. All products produced and developed
by Vacu Vin are distinguished by
their originality as well as their favorable
price-to-quality ratio. The production
and assembly is mainly based in
The Netherlands and takes place under
ISO-standards.
Vitamix Opens One-Of-A-Kind
Factory Store In Northeast Ohio
Vitamix, a world leader in high-performance
blending equipment, is known for its "raving
fans"—that is, customers who are so satisfied
they want to tell everyone they know to rush
out and buy a Vitamix blender of their own.
Now, people fortunate enough to live in
Northeast Ohio where Vitamix is
headquartered have a unique opportunity to
experience the Vitamix lifestyle at an
incredible savings, and to have a Vitamix
customer experience unlike any other.
The new Vitamix Factory Store offers the full
line of Vitamix Certified Reconditioned
machines, which provide first-class blending
performance at an unbeatable price. All Vitamix
Certified Reconditioned machines have been
meticulously inspected, tested and serviced to
provide years of worry-free enjoyment.
"Because the Vitamix Factory Store is located
near our world headquarters, we're able to
offer something special to people here," said
Vitamix Director of Direct Sales and
Customer Experience Holly Hacker. "Instead
of just looking at our products, you can
actually pick them up and use them. You
can even bring in your own ingredients,
experiment with techniques and recipes, and
get advice from our knowledgeable staff."
Hacker said the factory store will also offer
accessories and cookbooks, and eventually
will hold special events featuring cooking
and other experts. People will also be able
to host their own after-hours Vitamix
cooking parties at the factory store.
The new Vitamix Factory Store is located
at 6134 Kruse Drive, Solon, Ohio, 44139.
The store hours are Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m.–
9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Smith’s Consumer Products
Introduces New Brand
BY ANA VENNE
Smith's Consumer Products, Inc., has recently
introduced a new houseware brand under the
name of KitchenIQ, taking the place of its
Edgeware brand.
“Overall the change has been quite positive,”
says Mark Adkison, Vice President of Global
Sales. “We have been getting good reactions
to the new brand from our retailers.”
Smith's Consumer Products has been making
sharpeners and other edge care products since
1886. The latest manual and electric adjustable
models have received several highly regarded
awards recognizing their innovation and
quality including the prestigious 2013 Red
Dot Design Award and Housewares Design
Award. Smith’s housewares product line also
includes the expanding Kitchen Tools line
featuring the top rated Better Zester and other
graters. Smith’s also features the Fire Wire®
line of grilling accessories, including the Fire
Wire flexible grilling skewer.
Because of the company's varied product
offerings, the brand change reflects the
company's move into the rest of the
kitchen. “Our company isn't only about
edges anymore,” Adkison says. “I think
the KitchenIQ brand tells our story well,
with the IQ standing for the innovation
and quality that our customers have come
to expect from us. It represents smart
products and a smart value.”
For more information about Smith's
Consumer Products, Inc. and the KitchenIQ
brand visit www.smithsproducts.com or
www.kitcheniq.com.
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Tovolo (ICI USA LLC) Names
Kerry Niesen Sales and
Marketing Manager
Tovolo, a leading kitchen tool and
gadget company, has appointed Kerry
Niesen as its new Sales and Marketing
Manager. Niesen brings nearly 20 years of
retail and housewares experience to
Tovolo, having served as the owner of
Seattle-based specialty retailer, City
Kitchens. With a long-standing appeal
to both beginning and seasoned home
cooks, the former kitchenware retailer
was a downtown fixture for both
locals and tourists alike. Niesen began at
the housewares boutique as a stock
person and advanced through various
roles in customer service, promotion,
merchandising and sales to eventually
become the owner.
In his new position, Niesen will establish
and
cultivate
relationships
with
independent specialty retailers, while
playing a central role in Tovolo’s diverse
merchandising programs. He will report
to Tovolo’s Director of Sales and
Marketing, Deb Flynn.
“Independent retailers are the cornerstone
of Tovolo’s business and Kerry is the
perfect person to lead this effort. His
extensive first-hand experience at City
Kitchens gave him an innate understanding
of the needs of this vital housewares
segment,” said Deb Flynn, Director of
Sales and Marketing.
Niesen said, “I am thrilled to be part
of the Tovolo family. Having worked
with the company as a retailer for so many
years, I am happy to take on an internal
role with such a highly respected and
creative team.”
Born of the idea that cooking should
be fun, the Tovolo® brand was created in
2004 as part of ICI USA, LLC. The
company creates kitchen tools that
marry
form
and
function
and
emphasize design, color, performance, and
durability. Products like Around the
Oven, For the Freezer, On The Table,
The Countertop, and Spatulart® are
sold through specialty and independent
retailers, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La
Table, Crate and Barrel, and Macy’s, as
well as hundreds of independently
owned kitchenware stores across the
country. For more information, visit
www.tovolo.com.
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tag ltd. Finds its Way Forward
Following Death of Founder
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
After the death last April of company
founder and industry icon Norman
Glassberg, the folks at tag ltd. have had
to deal with personal grief while forging a
way ahead for the company. They remain
guided by Norman's vision under the
leadership of his daughter Jessica
Glassberg, says Steven Prokash, tag's
national sales manager.
We’re known for development of a lifestyle,
and we’re extending that into coffee,”
Prokash says, adding that the company has
also added crystal stemware to its offerings.
“Our objective is affordability and quality.
For example we have this lead-free crystal
collection. We’re not just a home décor
company. We’re going into the kitchen,
into outdoor living.”
“Norman had a plan all along,” he says.
“Personally, it’s been challenging, but
there’s been a plan in place all along.
Jessica shares Norman’s vision. This is
her vision, not just Norman’s.”
Norman was known for the eagerness
of his constant search for the next great
product, but the plan he had started
putting into place before his death also
emphasizes packaging and fixturing to
help retailers merchandise tag products
more effectively and sell them more
easily. “The innovation in products isn’t
changing, but now there’s more
emphasis on how the products fit into
the consumer world,” Prokash says.
“We don’t sell to big box; we cater to
the independent. We're looking to take
these products and make them relevant
to the specialty retailer.”
tag has also been known for a product
emphasis on seasonal merchandise, a
category that's been regarded with some
misgivings in recent years by retailers dealing
with a worldwide recession. To combat those
misgivings, tag is venturing into new product
lines with year-round appeal.
“We have a Coffee Addiction collection.
“We’ll take what we’ve always done well
and make sure that we get the maximum
out of that product,” he continues. “We’ve
been solely focused on product for so long,
but now we’re redefining our vision.”
Chef Robert Macey Named
Executive Chef for Hearthware Inc.
Chef Robert Macey has joined Hearthware
Inc. in the position of Executive Chef.
Chef Macey will be responsible for
developing and testing recipes for the
NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop 2™
and the NuWave® Pro Infrared Oven, the
company’s popular countertop oven that
combines far infrared, conduction and
convection heat to accelerate the cooking
process. He will also appear in online
instructional video segments demonstrating
recipes using the NuWave Oven and
NuWave PIC2, and will engage NuWave
enthusiasts on social media channels by
answering questions, providing cooking
tips and more.
Chef Macey has more than 25 years of
experience as a chef, consultant,
restaurateur and culinary instructor. He
has worked at the four star restaurant,
Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant in Chicago,
and three star restaurants Le Titi De Paris
and “1776.” Chef Macey opened and ran
his own restaurant, Harvest Moon Café,
which earned “Four Forks” from the
Chicago Tribune and “Two Stars” from
Chicago Magazine. He has also served as
the Corporate Chef in Culinary
Service/Sales at Cuisine Solutions, Inc.,
where he hosted sales presentations to
national food service, hotel and restaurant
clients, and was also a culinary instructor
at Elgin Community College and Kendall
College in Chicago. Most recently, he was
a Culinary Consultant and Catering Chef
at Brazen Enterprises, where he specialized
in food service facility design and layout.
Macey has degrees from the Culinary
Institute of America and the College of
Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois.
Hearthware, Inc. specializes in innovative
products with advanced technology
that helps people “Live Well For
Less.” For more information, visit
www.nuwavenow.com.
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PRODUCT REVIEWS
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SPECIAL FEATURE
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CUTLERY/CUTTING BOARDS
BUYERS GUIDE
SPICE STORAGE, MILLS&
GRINDERS
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GIFTWARE
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MARKETWATCH
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AD INDEX
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WINE ACCESSORIES
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PUBLISHER
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Also new with this issue, you’ll see the first story in a new regular monthly department
devoted to countertop appliances and small electrics. If you’ve been following along with
Kitchenware Newswire, our weekly email newsletter that comes out every Wednesday
morning, you’ll already have seen that our editors are as deeply interested in the devices that
keep our kitchens running as they are in the devices they use for communication.
If you haven’t been following along with Kitchenware Newswire, it’s not too late to sign up.
Do that by visiting KitchenwareNews.com and clicking the Subscribe button to tell us that
you want us to add you to our mailing list. Or you can drop us an email to editor@oser.com,
and we’ll sign you up. Of course, after you subscribe, you can unsubscribe any time you
change your mind, even though we hope you won’t.
If you’d like to taste before you order the Kitchenware Newswire, you can do that by visiting
www.kitchenwarenews.wordpress.com, which is the website where we post news items while
they’re waiting for their chance to get into the emailer. If you poke around on that site, you’ll
notice that it also gives you a chance to nominate a retailer to be profiled in the pages of our
magazine, as Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe & Cooking School in Santa Fe, N.M. is profiled this
month. Don’t be too shy to nominate yourselves if you have ideas that you’d like to share with
your fellow retailers around the country or if you’re not a retailer, but you know a great one.
Lee M. Oser
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Greetings!
Please join us in welcoming Nola Boyd to the Kitchenware News & Housewares Review team.
As Senior Account Manager, she’ll be working with Associate Publisher Jeff Rosano to sell
the advertising in the publication. As you all know, while our editorial staff works hard to
bring you content that you’ll find interesting, entertaining and informative, it’s the ads that
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In this issue, our Retailer Profile introduces us to Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe & Cooking
School, which is based in Santa Fe, N.M. The store seems to have something for everyone,
since they carry kitchen products in all price ranges as well as a selection of gourmet food
items. Flip to one of our product reviews for this month and you’ll see a combination of two
products: jerky seasonings and a food dehydrator from Weston Products. It was definitely
an interesting experiment that I plan to repeat as soon as I have time again.
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Retailer Profile
Las Cosas
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of products to appeal to a wide range of
interests among customers with many
different cultural backgrounds and
different income levels. “We like to have
all price points and all types of gadgets
and cookware,” Karen says. “You can buy
a $19 fry pan here all the way up to a $210
fry pan. We like to service
everybody. We
just
want everyone to feel
welcome when they come
into the store.” Cookware
brands offered in Las
Cosas include Mauviel,
All-Clad
and
Woll
alongside the value-priced
Cuisinart Green line.
Le Creuset and Mario
Batali cast iron ware is in
stock also. There’s a
tabletop side to the store
as well, with basics from
Tag
and
high-end
products from Vietri and
Arte Italica.
In addition to the cooking equipment and
gadgets galore, Las Cosas carries a
selection of gourmet foods including
olive oils from around the world, Sarabeth
jams and French Farm mustards.“We like
to pick those things that you can’t
commonly find in the grocery store. We
like to find things that are special, so
that we’re not competing with the
grocery store on price,” Mike says. And
there’s coffee. The store sells 10 varieties
of green beans to go along with an
extensive collection of roasters, coffee
grinders and brewers all the way up the
scale to the tippy-top of the Jura line.
“They’re all plugged in and turned on and
ready to go when the customer comes into
the store,” says Karen, who adds that
the store’s staff is trained to offer
shoppers a great cup of coffee from one of
those machines as soon as they come into
the store.
That kind of service helps move the coffee
brewers, and it keeps customers coming
back, Karen says. “People come to us
because we train our staff. Our staff is
trained to question the customer and find
out what their needs are and make sure
they walk out with the right product.”
The store’s cooking school also plays a role
in customer service, teaching people how
to use the equipment they’ve bought or
giving them a chance to try out equipment
before they buy. “We don’t like to sell a
pressure cooker and say, ‘Good luck with
that.’ We like to offer a cooking class,”
Karen says. Customers who buy first get a
lesson for free along with their purchase.
Customers who want to try before they
buy leave their class with a discount
coupon for their purchase. “Our knife class
is a prime example of that,” Mike says.
“We carry a wide selection of knives.
We have them all in the cooking school,
so they can try all of them. A lot of
people like to wait and try them and take
the discount. That way they can get what
they like.”
Cooking classes are taught by resident
Chef John Vollertsen, who has been with
the cooking school for
the entire 15 years
that it’s been owned
by Karen and Mike
Walker. His credits
include a cookbook,
“Cooking
with
Johnny
Vee,”
published by Gibbs
Smith, and a feature
that appeared in
Gourmet magazine.
When
he
isn’t
teaching
at
the
cooking
school,
Vollertsen donates a
great deal of his time
to teaching cooking
classes at local youth
programs. He donates his time, and the
Walkers donate the groceries and cleanup services. Cooking classes are offered at
the store on a busy schedule throughout
the year and include additional offerings
from local chefs, signings by cookbook
authors and demonstrations from
kitchenware manufacturers.
The variety of activities in the store as
well as a flow of new gadgets that come in
help keep customers coming back, Karen
says. “A lot of customers say they love
coming here because there’s always
something new and fresh.” Whenever a
new gadget comes in, Karen shoots out
an email to let customers know that
there’s something new in the store to see.
“That keeps them coming into the store,”
she says. “You can’t be all things to
everyone, but you can try to do your best,”
Mike adds.
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PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product Reviews
Weston Jerky Tonics and
4-Tray Food Dehydrator
BY ANA VENNE
Up until I got started on this review, I
thought that making beef jerky was a
magical process known only to survivalists
and old-timey frontiersmen. All other beef
jerky came in bags at the supermarket.
When I received the Weston Jerky Tonics
and the Weston 4-Tray Food Dehydrator
I was excited to try this magical process
for myself.
The tonics come in three flavors: Signature,
Cajun and Sweet & Spicy. Each flavor
varies in spiciness, with Signature being
the least spicy and Sweet & Spicy being
the most. For the sake of the review I
decided to start with the Signature blend.
Following the directions on the bottle, I
marinated a small batch of lean, thin cut
beef overnight. While I waited for the
meat, I decided to prepare myself mentally
for what was surely going to be a delicate
and intuitive process.
The 4-Tray Dehydrator is deceptively
simple. It features four trays with
adjustable heights of 1/4" to 1" to
accommodate different food thicknesses
and a removable lid. The
only control on the
dehydrator's base is a
power switch. When
confronted with this, I
decided that I absolutely
had to read the manual
front to back, as there was
most likely more to the
dehydrator than just an
on/off switch. While the
machine itself is no more
complicated than turning
it on and letting it do its
thing, the process of
actually making jerky or
other dried foods requires
much more diligence.
Thankfully, the manual
has detailed instructions
on preparing and making
jerky, as well as drying
fruits and flowers. It even
features a few recipe
suggestions.
By the time the meat was
finished marinating, I was already excited
about the results. The tonic smelled
delicious and I could hardly wait to try it.
I prepped the meat by cutting it into
narrow slices and warming it up to 160˚ F
in my oven as the dehydrator's manual
suggested. Once the meat was ready to
go, I put it into the dehydrator, making
sure to leave space between pieces to aid
air circulation. From there I flipped on
the switch to begin the slow process of
jerky making.
After a few hours of flipping the meat and
checking temperature and dryness, I
guessed that the meat was ready. My
fiancé, who had been begging me to let
him have the first taste since I put the
meat in the marinade, deemed the jerky
delicious. I hardly had any to try for myself
as he ate nearly all of it.
Based on the enthusiastic reaction from
my fiancé, as well as my own personal taste
test, I can definitely say the the results
were successful. The jerky was delicious
and wasn't too dry. I wish I had time to
test more of the flavors by press time, but
based on the results with the Signature
flavor, I was very satisfied. I also look
forward to trying the dehydrator to make
fruit leathers and other dried foods.
For more information on Weston Products’
Jerky Tonics and the 4-Tray Dehydrator,
please visit www.westonproducts.com.
Snapi Allows Single-Handed
Serving for Many Uses
BY A.J. FLICK
We’ve featured KitchenHappy’s Snapi® in
previous issues of Kitchenware News &
Housewares Review and have seen how
the fun, single-hand servers has become
so popular that the line has expanded to
include seven colors: Grape (purple),
Tangerine (orange), Mango (yellow), Ice
(white), Kiwi (green), Watermelon (red)
and Berry (blue).
KitchenHappy likes to say that Snapi is
“the fun way to serve food,” so when it
came to testing the Snapi at home, I
decided to have a little fun with it.
First, though, I wanted to see how good
it was at its primary function: serving food.
I whipped up a batch of penne pasta with
Alfredo sauce and fresh, parboiled broccoli.
As expected, the Snapi was a breeze to
use and I was able to grab tasty handfuls
of the pasta easily.
Cleanup was simple, too. The Snapi is
dishwasher safe and just as easy to wash
by hand.
Clearly, Snapi would be just as handy when
it comes to tossing and serving salads. I
don’t know about you, but sometimes using
salad tongs leads to more salad on the
counter than in the bowl. The Snapi gives
you a lot more control with slippery salads.
I wondered if Snapi has other uses, too. I
don’t have an automatic ice-maker in my
freezer, so I buy bags of ice and use a
scoop. The Snapi is great for this use. I
keep it in the freezer and its BPA-free
plastic doesn’t adhere to my skin as it grabs
the ice. It’s also handy to throw in the ice
chest for cookouts and such. You know
how you reach in for a can and come out
with a frozen hand? Next time, get a Snapi
and, unless you’re digging on the bottom
of the cooler, your drink will be ice-cold,
but not your flesh.
What else is the Snapi good for? Well, I’ll
tell you one thing it isn’t. Playing with
your cat. My Siamese seems to think my
hands are great to chew on, so I thought
I’d see if she’d like to chew on a Snapi
instead. She seemed interested at first,
when I approached with an open Snapi,
but when I clicked it shut, she gave it such
a look of disgust that I was afraid to
approach her for an hour.
In sum: Pasta, salads, yes; ice coolers, yes;
cats, no.
Snapi retails for less than $10. It’s available
in point-of-purchase counter, floor and clip
strip displays for all seven colors. Each Snapi
also comes in bulk packaging and includes
a hang tag ready for replenishment on custom
displays. For more information, go
online to wholesale.kitchenhappy.com,
email
smiles@kitchenhappy.com
or
call 248.453.5177.
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CUTLERY & CUTTING BOARDS
Cutlery
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centric web sites, continues to inform and
influence consumers on all things pertaining
to food and kitchen equipment. We believe
that recommendations from these expert
sources, as well as the advice of family and
friends are all powerful influences in our
industry. In terms of product features and
benefits, in our view, the biggest influencing
factors are quality, durability, design, and
value for money. Most consumers know that
kitchen knives are an investment, and that
it in the long run, it pays to purchase the
best quality within their budget.”
While these influences may guide
consumers choices on which particular
knife they want, it is important to
understand the benefits of different types
of knives. While stainless steel knives have
their benefits, such as durability and
versatility, other materials certainly have
their strengths. Katie Shaw, Marketing
Manager at Kyocera, explains the benefits
of ceramic knives: “Ceramic blades knives
are half the weight of metal knives. Our
knives keep their edge 15 times longer
than standard knives. Because of the
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zirconium oxide ceramic that we use, the
edges are sharper and stay sharper than a
standard knife. They also don’t chip as
easily as metal knives.”
Shaw also notes that ceramic knives are
ideal for use in prep work in the kitchen.
“The ceramic blade glides right through
vegetables, herbs and boneless meats,” she
says. “Food won’t brown after being cut
with ceramic due to its composition,
meaning that food stays fresher longer.”
Because of the concept of ceramic knives
becoming more mainstream, and exposure
from celebrity chefs—such as Ming Tsai’s
Robert Welch Designs
www.robertwelch.com
KAPOOSH KNIFE BLOCKS
What do you do when you have knives
from several different sets? For the solution,
think inside the block with Kapoosh® knife
blocks. The Kapoosh freedom rods make
this knife block versatile, allowing you to
mix and match knives. The patented
freedom rod technology conforms to
each knife and holds it in place anywhere
in the block. The rods keep knives sharper
by preventing the blades from scraping
the edges like traditional wood blocks.
Kapoosh knife blocks are also more
hygienic than wood blocks, as they can
be cleaned easily in any dishwasher.
ARY Inc.
www.aryinc.com
endorsement of Kyocera knives—people
have a better understanding of ceramic
knives and how they work.
Wüsthof too sees the influence of celebrity
chefs bringing an increase in consumer
interest towards its knives, and has
embraced it. “Our Classic and Classic Ikon
collections appear regularly on most of the
top cooking shows. We’re also very proud
to showcase ‘edgy’ chefs, who have a great
appeal among today’s urbanite food lovers,
in our marketing campaign, ‘defining the
Edgë,’ which includes print and digital ads,
and a robust microsite with videos, blog
postings, recipes and more,” says Garaghty.
CHEF’SCHOICE
MANUAL SHARPENER
ROBERT WELCH SIGNATURE KNIVES
Robert Welch Designs, the UK-based
housewares firm, introduced its awardwinning Signature line of 19 knives to
U.S. retailers. Performance-tested and
found to be in the top one percent of
all knives tested for initial sharpness and
edge retention, the Signature line
features Japanese-inspired World Edge
Geometry blade design, combined with
tough, fully-forged German DIN 1.4116
stainless steel hardened to Rockwell 5556. The knives feature a full tang and
the handles are made from Dupont™
material molded precisely onto the full
tang. Robotic technology ensures that
each handle matches perfectly and all
joints and surfaces are carefully finished
to prevent trapped food particles. The
knives are designed in-house by Paul
DeBretton Gordon and Rupert Welch.
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Raise the art of entertaining with this
set of three cheese knives. Designed
to accommodate all varieties of hard
and soft cheeses or spreads, this set
makes a distinctive addition to any
kitchen collection, as well as a
welcome hostess gift. The new set
includes a parmesan knife suitable
for a variety of semi-hard cheeses
with a fork tip that allows for picking
up and serving thin slices of cheese
alongside olives, crackers or fruit. Also
included is a perforated knife with
specially designed holes that prevent
semi-hard cheese varieties from
sticking to its blade. The third knife
has a wide blade that makes quick
work of soft cheeses. Since the
19th century, cutlery by Victorinox
Swiss Army has been the first choice
of professionals and consistently
receives high accolades in industry
product testing. This cheese knife set
is the latest innovation in cutlery from
the brand that was made famous by
the “Original Swiss Army Knife.”
the
French
company
Mastrad,
specializing in unique kitchen tools and
accessories, now offers a beautiful line
of award-winning ceramic paring knives
in 3" and 4" and a 6" chef knife, along
with new hygienic cutting boards. The
knives have a non-slip, ergonomic
handle and zirconium ceramic blade,
which does not rust or discolor food.
Stronger and lighter than hardened steel,
these knives offer the perfect blend of
style, function, quality and affordability.
Mastrad’s new vibrant cutting boards
provide four different designs and colors
for meat (red), fish (purple), chicken
(orange) and vegetables (green).
Containing a very durable and non-slip
surface that is resistant to all types of
knife blades, the cutting boards are
ideal for chopping and preparing food
easily and conveniently. With a hygienic
and ultra-thin surface, these boards
occupy minimal counter space and are
easy to wipe clean while also being
dishwasher safe.
Chef’sChoice® ProntoPro™ Model 4643
is the fastest manual sharpener
available
for
sharpening
both
15 degree and 20 degree knife edges.
This highly-styled, top of the line, three
stage manual sharpener applies
both 15 degree edges for Asian style
knives and 20 degree edges for
European/American style knives. Using
precise angle guides, 100 percent
diamond abrasive wheels and the
Chef’sChoice critically acclaimed CrissCross™ sharpening technology, it
provides a super sharp, double bevel,
arch-shaped edge with lots of “bite”
to grip and cut food effortlessly. The
diamond abrasive wheels sharpen
simultaneously “into” and “out-of” the
edge for a superior burr-free edge. A
separate honing stage polishes the
edge for superior performance. The
ProntoPro™ sharpens all quality knives
including straight edge household and
kitchen knives, Santoku, sports and
pocket knives, as well as serrated
knives. Chef’sChoice is engineered and
assembled in the U.S.A.
Victorinox Swiss Army
[tel] 800.442.2706
www.swissarmy.com
Mastrad Inc.
[tel] 800.358.0608
www.mastrad.us
EdgeCraft
[tel] 800.342.3255
www.chefschoice.com
VICTORINOX CHEESE KNIFE SET
CERAMIC PARING
KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARDS
FISSLER PERFECTION
Fissler Perfection blends the tradition of
high-quality German craftsmanship with
ergonomic innovation, making food
preparation something to look forward
to. With Fissler Perfection, precision German steel is used to create razor-sharp
edges ranging from 15 to 18 degrees
depending upon the blade’s purpose.
This results in cleaner cuts and undamaged, better-tasting food. Corrosion resistant elements such as chromium and
vanadium increase the durability of the
blades, while Molybdenum increases the
hardness, keeping these knives at a super-tough 58 on the Rockwell scale. The
line includes both European and Asianinspired blade shapes for a wide variety
of cutting needs. Durable fiberglass and
plastic handles curve softly into the
palm, lending comfort and control to
the cutting process and ensuring a firm,
safe grasp. The bolster’s seamless transition into a full-tang handle prevents deposits of food and liquids, keeping cleaning easy. The tang’s 90 degree rotation
through the handle makes these knives
eye-catching, while the balance of the
knives significantly reduces wrist fatigue
when prepping for extended time periods. This is the knife line both performance and style-conscious cooks love.
Fissler USA
[tel] 888.347.7537
www.fisslerusa.com
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CHICAGO CUTLERY
When it comes to preparing delicious
meals, it can be hard to “get a grip”
on juggling meal time and family time.
What’s more, with a limited amount
of time and a long list of ingredients
and kitchen tools, dinnertime can
seem daunting. Luckily, it doesn’t
have to be that way. The Chicago
Cutlery® brand is launching its new
line of DesignPro knives that provide
consumers with a new, innovative grip
that guides a consumer’s hand to the
best position for superior control and
cutting, while also providing more
confidence and control in the
kitchen. The DesignPro knives will help
you “get a grip” in the kitchen by
giving you back the time you need
to focus on other activities outside the
kitchen, while still allowing you to
create delicious, family meals.
Chicago Cutlery DesignPro knives are
made with ultra sharp, Japanese steel
blades for an effortless cutting
experience. Product includes a Full
Lifetime Warranty.
Chicago Cutlery
www.chicagocutlery.com
STAINLESS STEEL
CHEESE KNIVES & TOOLS SETS
These stylish new sets feature easy-grip
stainless steel handles with stainless steel
blades. The two 4-piece sets come
complete with a fork and three different
shaped knives for cutting any type of
cheese. Each tool has decorative
cutouts in the blades, choose from
“Happy Faces” or “Little Holes”. The set
of two features long handles and long
blades with decorative little hole
cutouts. All sets are attractively
packaged in open window box with
clear PVC sleeves.
Suggested Retail Price: $17.99-19.99 /set
GRAFTON SERVER COLLECTION
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Master Cutlery is pleased to announce
the extension of the Top Chef product
line up to 12 SKUs. The new items
include a 5-piece BBQ set with storage
case, 5-piece Santoku block set,
4-piece steak knife set with gift/storage
box, 2-piece carving set, a full 15-piece
block set and new open stock items
that include a 7" Chopper Cleaver a
5" Utility Knife and a 4-piece steak knife
open stock set. All have the original
Top Chef Ice Tempered blades for
better edge retention and sharpness.
Suggested Retail Price:
$199.99 (15-piece full set)
Master Cutlery
[tel] 888.271.7229
www.mastercutlery.com
These thick edge grain boards take
care of all your food prep needs. The
reversible
cutting
boards
are
available in maple or walnut, with a
unique design that allows users to
designate one side for meats and
one side for vegetables. A solid board
that will not slip or twist allows you to
cut and prep with ease. The finish is
supple-smooth and topped with a
mixture of natural beeswax and
mineral oil.
It happened more than 50 years ago
when the lens shaped diamond knife
sharpener was introduced to the
professional trade. Harlan D. Hewlett, a
pioneer of wear resistant and abrasive
coatings, and founder of Hewlett
Manufacturing, was asked to improve
on the butcher steel. Knowing that a
butcher steel is only for maintenance of
a knife edge, Harlan decided to
diamond coat the surface to facilitate
sharpening and repairing of the knife's
edge. He also changed the shape to
allow more contact area with the knife
and hollow to make it more lightweight.
Over the years, Harlan's sons have turned
many new ideas into more market
successes. The most popular being the
JEWELSTIK 1-2-3. Three grits on one stick
to give a razor like edge to any knife,
dull as it may be. The coarse, medium
and fine grits all at your finger tips make
this product a true trifecta. Hewlett Mfg.
is a family owned and operated, well
respected company that believes in
American Made Products. All raw
materials, production and packaging is
done in western Pennsylvania. The
Hewlett Mfg. product line includes a
range of sizes and a range of grits which
will be easy to choose what is best suited
for your customers needs.
OnOurTable
[email] mail@onourtable.ca
www.onourtable.ca
J.K. Adams Co.
[tel] 800.451.6118
www.jkadams.com
Hewlett Manufacturing
[tel] 814.683.4762
www.jewelstik.com
FLIP CUTTING BOARDS
TOP CHEF KNIFE ITEMS
J.K. Adams presents the Grafton
Server Collection, a stunning group
of elegant wood serving boards with
simple, sculpted, oval cutout handles
that are as practical and useful for
carrying, as they are interesting and
eye catching. The Grafton Servers are
produced from gorgeous, North
American Cherry and finished with a
contrasting black burnished edge.
These exquisite boards reflect a style
that is truly American and truly
artisanal. The servers are 1" thick for
substance and balance. collection
features a 25" x 7" Grafton Server, a
20" x 12" Grafton Server, and the
large, double handle, 27" x 10"
Grafton Server. The boards are
finished with teak oil so they will last
for years. If cared for properly, these
boards can be handed down to
family members. The rule for Cherry,
or any fine wood, is to wash it gently
and hang it or let it stand up to dry.
Over time the boards will develop
their own patina. The boards can be
occasionally treated with a foodgrade wood mineral oil. Designed for
food presentation, the Grafton
Services provides a lovely backdrop
for serving breads, cheese, crackers,
fruits, and appetizers. The Grafton
Collection is made in Dorset,
Vermont. Customers can stop by the
factory/store and view the boards
being made.
Suggested Retail Price: $55-70
Prodyne Enterprises
[tel] 909.484.1212 or 800.822.4776
www.prodyne.com
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ONEIDA CHOP &
SLIDE CUTTING BOARDS
Robinson Home Products introduces
under its Oneida gadget line the
Chop & Slide Cutting Boards in three
sizes: 12", 16", and 20". The 16" and
20" boards are dual purpose, with a
full border groove on one side to
catch juices, while the reverse side
features a concave well and funnel
for cleanly and efficiently sliding
chopped items into pots or bowls. The
boards are crafted from high-density
polypropylene with a colorful TPR
non-slip exterior ring. They are
dishwasher safe.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99, $14.99
and $24.99
Robinson Home Products
www.robinsonus.com
JEWELSTIK 1-2-3
PRODIGY SERIES BY ERGO CHEF
The new Prodigy knife line features a
90 durometer seamless TPR handle for
sure grip and ergonomic design for
natural comfort. The high carbon,
stainless steel blades are precision
ground to 18 degrees for effortless
slicing. They are also heat treated for
long edge life at 55–57RC to handle
any foodservice prep work. The
patented handle design on the Chef,
Santoku and bread knives reduce strain
and tension on the hand, wrist and
forearm for more efficient cutting. All
the knives have hollow ground ovals in
the blades for less stick on foods, with
the exception of the bread knife, and
are all NSF approved. The Prodigy Series
includes a 4" paring, 6" boning, 8"
bread, 7" Santoku and 8" chef.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99-24.99
Ergo Chef LLC.
www.ergochef.com
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CHALKABLE
ENTERTAINMENT BOARDS
OLIVA ELITÉ
8" STEALTH CHEFS KNIFE
Messermeister’s Oliva Elité knife line
boasts an exquisite, natural Italian
olive wood handle. The beautiful,
golden-brown handle provides a
ergonomic
grip
with
secure,
unsurpassed balance. The blade,
bolster and tang are all one piece,
hot-drop forged from a single billet
of the finest German steel alloy. By
handcrafting Oliva Elité knives one at
a time, Messermeister continues to
employ the same techniques that
have been the hallmark of fine
German-made cutlery for hundreds
of years. Oliva Elité knives are
heirloom quality and are simply the
best, original forged German knife.
Suggested Retail Price: $187
Messermeister, Inc.
[tel] 800.426.5134
www.messermeister.com
Howard Products’ butcher block and
cutting board oil and butcher block
conditioner will help you get more use
out of your cutting boards and butcher
blocks. Made of food-grade mineral oil
and enriched with Vitamin E, the highquality butcher block and cutting
board oil is great for use on cutting
boards, butcher blocks and wooden
utensils. The butcher block conditioner
has added natural waxes, and is safe
to use after every wash, preventing your
wooden kitchen items from drying or
cracking, keeping them functional and
beautiful. They are both excellent addon items to any wooden kitchen utensil,
bowl or cutting board purchase.
Practical and decorative, Core
Bamboo Chalkable Entertainment
Boards feature a chalkboard finish that
allows for easy labeling and
customization. Core Bamboo has
adapted its most popular tabletop,
organizational tools, and famous
cutting boards, with the added
convenience of a large writing area.
Use any chalk or chalkboard pens to
easily customize your personal and
entertainment needs. Wow your guests
by identifying cheeses and noting wine
parings on cutting boards for a buffet
spread. And, keep office supplies,
cosmetics, and other items orderly with
stackable organizers that have the
added benefit of a title or illustration.
Made from durable and eco-friendly
bamboo, these entertainment boards
are great for going straight from prep
to table.
Howard Products
[tel] 800.266.9545
www.howardproducts.com
Core Home
[tel] 646.845.6000
www.corehome.com
BUTCHER BLOCK AND
CUTTING BOARD OIL AND
BUTCHER BLOCK CONDITIONER
BISBELL PRO MAGNETIC STORAGE
Bisbell Pro magnetic storage solutions
are a professional-quality line, created
with long lasting high-caliber materials
and a flair for cutting edge design. Pro
kitchen knife racks and guards offer
functional yet dynamic design for both
professional and home kitchens.
Characterized by modern shapes and
high quality materials, Bisbell Pro keeps
essential kitchen tools close at hand
while solving space and safety issues.
The full Bisbell Pro line consists of three
styles of wall-mounted knife racks;
wood and zinc alloy, aluminum and
softtouch material and aluminum and
acrylic, and three widths of blade
guards: small, medium and large. The
length is adjustable by the user.
Aluminum and acrylic knife racks are
available in two lengths. A variety of
finishes is available for a range of
kitchen styles. For consumers who want
to protect the investment they have
made in their knives and their hands,
and are looking for a bold, modern
accessory in the contemporary kitchen,
Bisbell Pro has the solution.
Roland Inc.
www.rolandinc.com
TRUGOURMET BY TRUBAMBOO
TruGourmet is an eco-friendly enterprise
specializing in the design and
manufacture of contemporary premium
kitchen products made with the ecofriendly beauty of renewable natural
materials and the latest green
technologies. Superior quality artisan
construction is expressed through the
use of rich detailing and hand finishing
for best in class fit, finish and function.
Designer Pablo Baquero creates
innovative solutions to enhance the
gourmet cooking experience. Our
designer collections express an elegantly
modern style in functional kitchen décor.
TruBamboo
[tel] 561.832.0628
www.shoptrubamboo.com
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TOTALLY BAMBOO
LASER ETCHED CUTTING BOARDS
Totally Bamboo’s line of laser-etched
bamboo products includes nine
cutting and serving boards and four
round saltboxes. Included line are
three different rectangular cutting
boards. The Circles Cut’n Serve is
covered in a series of interlocking
circles creating an abstract design
that covers the entire surface of the
board. The Fern Cut’n Serve is covered
by an overlay of detailed fern leaves,
while the Leaves Cut’n Serve features
a surface that looks as if it were
covered with fallen tree leaves. All of
these boards are available in either
14" x 11" or 11" x 7.5" sizes.
Totally Bamboo
www.totallybamboo.com
BENDY! CUTTING BOARD
Lindén Sweden’s Bendy! cutting board
is the thicker, flexible cutting board by
Daloplast of Sweden. Bendy! is a handy
and versatile flexible cutting board that
makes food prep extra efficient and
easy. As opposed to wood, Bendy! will
not dull your knives and is easy to clean.
Designed to be used flat on the
counter, it will bend to transfer cuttings
into the desired container. It is 2 mm
thick and will withstand years of use.
The thick, quality Bendy! is produced
in Sweden of polythene that is food
safe and BPA-free and will not absorb
juices. Bendy! comes in a pack of two
in these popular colors: white, black,
yellow, blue, lime, pink, orange, sage,
purple, red, apple green and light blue.
Bendy! is thin and will stand on its side
making storage easy. It measures
11.5" x 14.5" and is now available with
new packaging for quicker sell through.
Lindén Sweden, Inc.
[tel] 952.465.0052
www.lindensweden.com
1-2-3 MIRACLE SHARPENER
The three step one of a kind 1-2-3
Miracle Sharpener ® is exclusively
manufactured by Cisco Sales Corp.
As the most advanced 3 positioning
Manual Knife Sharpener available on
the market today, chefs and
homemakers alike now have the
ability to possess professionally
sharpened knives in seconds. The 12-3 Miracle Sharpener sharpens all
non-serrated kitchen knives, utility
blades, pocket knives, outdoor tools
and more. No more high cost of
professional
knife
sharpening,
because it’s as easy as 1-2-3. The 12-3 Miracle Sharpener has been
awarded a USA Patent for its 3 step
process & ergonomically designed
shape. Step 1: The Diamond Abrasive
Edge shapes the burr-free point. Step
2: The Tungsten Steel Blade sharpens
the dull edge; this step creates and
ensures perfect double bevel “V”
shaped tip for superb cutting. Step
3: The Ceramic Edge ensures a final
polish of your desired blade tip.
Sliding your knife through each slot
will give you the sharpest knife in your
kitchen! Ergonomically designed, The
1-2-3 Miracle Sharpener is made of
unbreakable ABS plastic and Stainless
Steel, complete with a non-slip base.
Chefs and homemakers now can
have the world's fastest 3-stage knife
sharpener that produces razor-sharp
edges in seconds!
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
Cisco Sales Corp.
www.ciscousa.com
CLASSIC 6" WESTERN KNIFE
Wüsthof introduces the Classic 6"
Western Knife, a slicing knife purposely
designed to ease prepping and slicing
of all types of meat. The Classic 6"
Western Knife features a narrow, razorsharp straight edge blade with a clip
point to easily pierce tough outer skins,
effortlessly remove silver skins, and
penetrate tougher cuts of meats with
ease. The knife’s characteristic “notch”
is also adept at scraping meat from
the bone. Counterbalancing the new
knife’s agile 6" long blade is an extra
wide handle—comparable in size to
the larger Classic 8" Cook’s knife—to
SPIRALFIX SPIRAL SLICER
Building upon the highly successful
SPIRELLI Spiral Slicer, GEFU has
developed the SPIRALFIX which is
setting the standard for spiral slicing.
This indispensable kitchen tool for every
vegetable fan, transforms fruit and
vegetables into delicious extremely
long julienne strips without effort and in
no time at all. Using it is simple,
convenient and extremely safe: Just
open the folding lid, use the adjusting
wheel to set the desired width of cut
and place the vegetables into the
container. Now close the lid, turn the
crank handle (pressing down gently),
and the desired vegetable spirals fall
into the non-slip holding container. The
long spirals can be produced with ease
because of two high-strength special
knives made of hardened stainless steel
working together perfectly to slice the
product. The best part of it is that the
two knives are able to cut the
vegetables into spirals almost without
any waste. The built-in knife blades can
be turned easily to cut four different
widths, (3mm, 6mm, 12mm or ribbon
cuts) for variety. The lid and base of
the SPIRALFIX are detachable for easy
cleaning and storage and it is
completely dishwasher safe.
GEFU USA
[tel] 417.459.4273
www.gefu.us
deliver extra power, as well as ensure
a secure and confident grip. Beyond
servicing the cook in prepping and
carving roast lamb, beef, pork and
other favorite meats, the multi-purpose
Classic 6” Western Knife can also tackle
poultry, as well as be used to cleanly
slice cured meats, such as sausages
and salamis, and hard cheeses. As with
all other knives in the Classic collection,
and other precision-forged cutlery
collections offered by Wüsthof
Wüsthof
www.wusthof.com
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TRIBEST’S NEW CHOISONS V-SLICER
NEW CUTTING &
SERVING BOARDS FROM DEXAS
Dexas enhances food prep and
entertaining with two new additions
to the line-up of the versatile fruit and
vegetable-shaped Cutting & Serving
Boards—Chile Pepper and Grapes.
These are the newest additions to the
original
translucent
fruit
and
vegetable cutting boards with raised,
non-slip edges—all of which add a
creative touch to healthier eating at
home. The TPE edge of these colorful
polypropylene boards performs two
functions. First, the edge holds the
cutting board firmly and safely in
place on the counter. It also acts as
a barrier, keeping juice and seeds on
the board. The cutting surface is safe
for all foods and won’t dull knives.
These shaped cutting and serving
boards are perfect for both prep and
serving of fresh produce items. The
grapes are ideal for fruit and cheese
pairings to enhance wine. The Dexas
Chile Pepper and Grapes Cutting &
Serving Boards are surprisingly versatile
at a length of approximately 15". The
pepper and grape boards are BPAfree, reversible, dishwasher-safe and
won’t warp, crack or peel.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 Chile
Pepper, $14.99 Grapes
Dexas International Ltd.
[email] sales@dexas.com
www.dexas.com
Tribest’s new Choisons V-Slicer is
designed
to
offer
superior
convenience and safety, while still
providing consistent and swift slicing.
It allows users to process large
amounts of produce in half the time
it would take with a knife. Featuring
an upright and standing position, the
V-Slicer is an efficient and easy-touse mandoline that creates even
slices of adjustable thickness. The
Japanese design and forged stainless
steel blade mirrors the sharpness of a
Santoku knife, while the V shape of
the blade helps to center and cut
through a variety of fruits and
vegetables with a straighter cut than
a standard blade. Two protection
features include the Chute Box Finger
Guard, which helps perfectly position
for even cuts and provides superior
protection to prevent fingers from
getting anywhere near the blade,
and the large pusher that protects
fingers during use and provides equal
pressure distribution. At the same
time, holes at the back of the blades
help prevent suction and keep the
produce in motion for a smooth push
and pull action, slicing produce safely
and efficiently. The removable
blade provides convenient cleaning,
sharpening and replacement, making
the V-Slicer, with all its special
features, a vital tool in your kitchen.
Tribest Corporation
[tel] 714.879.7150
www.tribest.com
K-BLOCK KNIFE BLOCK
KYOCERA ADDS
COLOR IN THE KITCHEN
From the use of professional style
equipment to the inspiration of Asian
cuisines, many trends are influencing
today’s kitchens, and one of the most
visible is color. Kyocera offers a selection
of advanced ceramic knives with handles
in bright, cheerful colors that compliment
the clean look and precision of the white
blades. From Kyocera’s Revolution Series,
these knives come in Blue, Green, Yellow,
Orange, Red, Black or White. All seven
colors are offered in the 3" Paring Knife,
4.5" Utility Knife and the 5.5" Santoku Knife,
the most used knives in the kitchen. The
ergonomic resin handles are a perfect
way to coordinate with your décor.
Incredibly light and perfectly balanced,
Kyocera ceramic knives reduce fatigue
during repetitive cutting tasks. They are
designed with deeper blades for greater
knuckle clearance. The thinner, sharper
blade provides minimal resistance,
requiring less pressure when cutting
boneless meats or slicing vegetables. They
are chemically inert, so they won’t brown
foods or transfer a metallic taste or smell.
And, the blade will never rust or stain,
because ceramic is impervious to acids,
oils and salts. Incredibly stylish and fun,
the Kyocera ceramic cutlery with colored
handles also make it easy to recognize
your favorite cutlery in your knife block.
The K-Block Knife Block, designed by
Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini, is
made of beautiful, natural bamboo and
opens like a book to display your knife
set with distinction. Little magnets in the
top slits hold knives securely in place. KBlock is designed specifically for Alessi
knives, but will also fit others that you
may already have in the kitchen.
Alessi
www.alessi-shop.com
NOGENT EXPERT
RANGE CHEF’S KNIFE
With 90 years of experience and tradition
behind it, iconic French cutlery maker
Nogent debuts a chef’s knife to its Expert
Range that includes the company’s
microserration technology—the Affidenté
cutting finish that never needs sharpening.
Made of molybdenum stainless steel with
Rockwell hardness rating of 57.
Nogent
www.nogent3etoiles.com
Kyocera Advanced Ceramics
www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com
ARTIST PALETTE CHEESE BOARD
BON APPÉTIT CUTTING BOARD
Looking for the perfect gift for the chef
in your life? Look no further! New to Epic
Products Chef’s Collection is this fabulous
Bon Appétit Cutting Board set, complete
with natural wood board with burned
graphics, 3-ply (20 count) Bon Appétit
napkins and metal cheese spreader.
Epic Products, Inc.
www.epicproductsinc.com
Are you an artist in the kitchen? Do you
find yourself making the latest culinary
creations? Well we have the perfect
cheese board for you! The new Artist
Palette Cheese Board is sure to bring
out the inner chef in any cook, whether
novice or guru. Offered in three colorful
options—pink, blue and orange—each
Palette Cheese Board comes with a
handy cheese knife. Create and serve
your favorite treats on these vibrant
Palette Cheese Boards, which are great
for a hostess gift or home entertaining.
LSArts, Inc. “Give the Gift of Art.”
LSArts, Inc.
[tel] 954.722.1750
www.lsarts.com
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BUYERS GUIDE
spice storage, mill & grinders
Chef Professional Series Pepper Mills U.S.A.
At Chef Specialties Company “our
pride is inside.” Professional Series™
pepper mills, salt mills, and sets are
built by Chef Specialties Compant
from the inside out. As metalcrafters,
Chef Specialties Company is the only
U.S.A. mill manufacturer to make its
own grinding mechanisms and
pepper mill parts. The fully adjustable
pepper mechanisms are built from
cutlery-grade stainless steel to
withstand the rigors of commercial
kitchen environments. The grinding
mechanisms are backed by a lifetime
guarantee. Using Maine hardwood
bodies, each mill is hand assembled at their Pennsylvania factory to assure
the highest quality products. Made in American is important—now more
than ever!
Chef Specialties Company
[tel] 800.440.CHEF
www.chefspecialties.com
Combo Deluxe Electric Pepper/Salt Mill
Finally, an electric mill that can grind pepper
and salt in one unit! Stainless Steel housing with
solid state ceramic grinding mill is great at
grinding pepper and coarse sea salt. With the
touch of a button, you can grind either one.
This two compartment mill features peppercorns
on one side and coarse sea salt on the other.
Another great feature is that you can adjust the
grind from fine to course, and it includes a cover
on the bottom to keep the mill clean. Requires
four “AA” batteries (not included).
Franmara
[tel] 800.423.5855
www.franmara.com
Tulip Spice Grinder
Lindén Sweden’s popular Tulip Spice
Grinder features CrushGrind®, the
unique ceramic grinding mechanism
that boasts a 25-year warranty! The
spice wheel adjusts easily to grind from
coarse to fine. The Tulip Spice Grinder is
designed to grind rock salt, peppercorn
and many seeds, including flax, and
enhances the flavor of dried spices and
herbs. The Tulip Spice Grinder grinds
upside down leaving no mess on the
table or counter, stands 5" tall and holds about 2 oz. The grinder is available in
four popular colors: apple green, red, black and white.
Suggested Retail Price: $17.50; stainless steel $27
Lindén Sweden Inc.
[tel] 952.465.0052
Chef Pro Peppermills
Chef Pro Peppermills have an automatic
base that opens when you twist the
peppermill to grind and closes
automatically when you stop. The
peppermills also have convenient covers
on the top for easy refilling that help to
keep tables free from spills and messes.
The ergonomic design allows for grinding
by twisting back and forth. The peppermills
feature a ceramic grinding mechanism
and seven patented coarseness settings
that are precise and easy to use—perfect
for grinding peppercorn, salt or dried
herbs. Chef Pro Peppermills are available
in plastic and stainless steel.
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99–plastic;
$29.99–stainless steel
Mercantile International NA
[tel] 855.243.3776
www.chefprousa.com
Pyramid Salt & Pepper Shakers
These contemporary Judaica salt and pepper
shakers were beautifully crafted from pewter
and brass. Salt has always played an
indispensable role in Jewish life and ritual
dating back to the biblical period of ancient
Israel. With high quantities located in the Dead
Sea region of the historical land of the Jewish
people, salt was considered the most essential
and common of all elements. These salt and
pepper shakers are the perfect way to let
history grace your tabletop.
Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio, LLC
[tel] 215.885.2930
www.joystember.com
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Rocket Salt & Pepper Shakers
spice storage, mill & grinders
Mario Batali 7" Salt & Pepper Mill
Mealtime gets more interesting when
salt and pepper go intergalactic. Dazzle
dinner guests with this salt & pepper set
in brushed-and-polished recycled
aluminum. Each piece is 6.25" x 2.75".
Suggested Retail Price: $58 per set
Mario Batali, one of the country's top chefs, has partnered with
Fletchers’ Mill on the design of the stylish “Mario” Signature
Series of peppermills and salt mills. These mills, in 7" height, are
perfect for table or counter, and are available in a variety of
colors to suit any and all design palettes.
Museum of Robots
[tel] 415.721.0525
www.museumofrobots.com
Fletchers’ Mill
www.fletchersmill.com
NexTrend Garlic Twist
Designed as a replacement for the
common but problem-prone garlic
press, the NexTrend Garlic Twist has
received international acclaim by
winning six industry awards for
innovation, function and design. It is fun
and easy to use, minces garlic in an
ideal texture from fine to coarse,
creates no waste and completely rinses
clean. It is also great for mincing ginger,
chili peppers, olives, fresh herbs, shallots, nuts and more. The updated third
generation GT3 is recognized for its attractive ergonomic design, quality build
and improved mincing efficiency. Made in the U.S.A. and dishwasher-safe, the
GT3 is available in three colors: clear, spring green and fuchsia purple
NexTrend Products
www.nextrendproducts.com
Signature Salt & Pepper Mills
Robert Welch Designs has introduced
its Signature line of salt and pepper mills,
which
complement
the
sleek,
contemporary look of its Signature knife
and utensil lines. Robust enough for
everyday use in the kitchen, but elegant
enough for the table, the mills are
constructed from ABS and 18/10
stainless steel, with an award-winning
CrushGrind™ ceramic mechanism that
won’t rust or corrode. The mills can be
used for pepper, salt and spices, and
adjust for very fine, medium, coarse or
very coarse grinds.
Robert Welch Designs
www.robertwelch.com
LOOK TOUCH TASTE Spice Grinders
finum’s latest product, LOOK TOUCH
TASTE™ is a patented spice grinder that
has the curvy shape of a bell. Its bottom
features a patented discharge pool
which gathers the ground spices within.
By tapping it, you can direct the desired amount of spices precisely where you
want them! It includes a ceramic grinder mechanism that has passed a durability
test equal to 200 years of usage in a normal household. Salt, pepper or herbs can
be ground with no risk of oxidization or any other chemical reaction affecting
aroma or flavor. LOOK TOUCH TASTE is available in four colors: black, white, ruby
red and apple green.
finum
www.finum.com
Robo Steel Electric Mill
The battery-operated Robo Steel
Electric Mill from William Bounds offers
single-handed operation: just tilt the mill
and the grinding starts. When you’re
finished, simply tilt the mill upright and it
stops. Standing at 7¾" tall, its straight
stainless steel body is accented with an
acrylic window that showcases the
peppercorns or sea salt inside, creating
a striking contemporary design that can
be a focal point on the table. Offering
mess-free grinding, this versatile mill is
fully adjustable from an extra fine to
extra coarse grind and anywhere in
between to suit your taste.
William Bounds, Ltd.
[tel] 800.473.0504
www.wmboundsltd.com
Weston Products 3-in-1 Grinder
The 3-in-1 Grater is a convenient multipurpose kitchen tool to grind fresh
herbs, grate whole cloves of garlic and
shred cheese by just changing the
blade set. The oversized handle is
ergonomically designed and silicone
coated for easy gripping. The entire
unit is top-rack dishwasher safe. You
might be surprised at the variety of
ways you can incorporate using the
3-in-1 Grater into your baking plans.
Not only are the garlic grater and
shredder/slicer blades handy for garlic
and cheese, but you can also grate
chocolate, walnuts and pecans or zest
citrus fruits for delicious cookies, brownies or dessert toppings. Incorporate
fresh herbs into your bread and pastry dough with the herb blade set. Nothing
compares to the smell or taste of freshly baked bread made with freshly
chopped rosemary and drizzled with olive oil. The possibilities are truly endless
with the 3-in-1 Grater—anything you could do with your standard hand grater
you can do with the 3-in-1 Grater, but with less mess.
Weston Products LLC
[tel] 440.638.3131
www.westonproducts.com
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Giftware
wine accessories
Wine
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The tempour from soireehome adds a
pouring spout, aerator and sediment filter
to the chilling rod for its wine chilling
system. The gel-filled chilling rod is cast
from high-grade stainless steel that’s removed
from the the aerator and stored in the freezer
until time to use it. The tempour retails for
$50. soireehome also offers the stopair wine
stopper and vacuum and an in-bottle aerator.
VIVA Scandinavia debuted a new beverage
chilling set called the Perfect Chiller at New
York Now. The Perfect Chiller freezes in
three hours and will chill a bottle of wine
down to the perfect drinking temperature in
just 10 minutes. The temperature is then
maintained for up to a full hour. The Perfect
Chiller comes as a set that consists of a chiller
wand, a mouth-blown hand crafted glass
decanter, drip-free spout, and stopper. tag
ltd. of Chicago handles U.S. wholesale sales
and distribution for VIVA Scandinavia.
GOURMET GIFT BASKETS
Christopher Alan Designs creates
luxurious gift baskets for every
occasion. For a gift any foodie can
enjoy, the company’s Gourmet Gift
Baskets offer a taste of everything
Cork Pops introduced silicone wine glasses
this year at NY Now. The new Spruce Silicone
Wine Glasses bring a new level of function
and durability to cocktail glasses in an elegant
form. They’re packable, dishwasher-safe and
unbreakable, so they can be tucked into a
picnic basket or cooler bag to go to those
places where glass simply isn’t allowed.
For a wine glass that’s more or less the
same shape as the Silicone Spruce
collection but in an elegant hand-blown
glass form, look to Sempli, which brought
its Cupa wine glasses to New York Now
this year. Designed by Sempli owner
Daniele Semeraro, these stemless glasses
are produced out of the purest glass that
contains no lead or lead oxide.
H&K Recycled Metal Art is only one of
the companies that’s creating beautifully
hand-crafted metal art pieces made from
recycled steel and copper to display a wine
or spirits bottle in a way that makes a
strong decorative statement. The Wine
Caddy Sculptures from H&K Recycled
Metal Art retail for $29-119.
exquisite: cured meats and cheeses,
fresh ground coffee, olive oil and
sauces, dried fruits, pretzels, nuts,
locally-made cookies, and perfect
chocolate truffles. Their baskets can
be customized to meet your gifting
needs. Why not customize the perfect
picnic basket, and give the gift of a
picnic? Christopher Alan Designs offers
more than 30 unique gourmet gift
baskets to express just the sentiment
you're trying to express:.
Christopher Alan Designs
www.cadbaskets.com
LAGUIOLE CORKSCREW
& OPENER SET
Kane Candy strives to offer only the
very best in premium quality
chocolate party cups, chocolate
dessert cups, chocolate decorations
and allied products to the retail class
of trade. The company’s chef-inspired
products have taken the market
by storm and continue to be best
sellers at quality-minded retailers
nationwide. They have just recently
added four new varieties to the
company’s award-winning line up of
products. Kane Candy Chocolate
Party Cups offer a quick and easy
solution for the novice baker, athome pastry chef or party planner to
offer exquisite desserts they can call
their own. Get creative with their
chocolate cups by simply filling with
chocolate mousse, gelato, sorbet or
whipped cream, top with fresh berries
or chocolate decoration and serve!
Now available in nine award-winning
retail varieties! Great for culinary
stores, gourmet shops, kitchenware
stores, wine and cheese shops,
quality gift baskets, candy stores as
well as bridal shops!
Elegant and classy, the Laguiole
Corkscrew & Opener Set adds a
touch of sophisticated style to any
setting, be it a formal occasion or a
casual get together with close family
and friends. Laguiole corkscrews and
openers have been manufactured in
the south central city of Thiers in
France since the early 1990s. Today,
while the manufacturing process
remains essentially the same, a few
innovative techniques have been
introduced to fine tune a design that
was already perfect to start with. All
the parts of the Laguiole corkscrew
and opener except the handle are
machined with modern tools, after
which they are individually handassembled
by
skilled
and
experienced craftsman. The handles
are entirely hand-crafted and handpolished. After each piece is
assembled, it undergoes very careful
scrutiny before it is passed. The result
is pure perfection! Attractively boxed,
the stylish Laguiole Corkscrew &
Opener Set makes an excellent
housewarming or groomsman gift.
Buy it for gifting or to make a style
statement at your next party.
Kane Candy
[tel] 800.875.5557
www.kanecandy.com
The French Farm
[tel] 713.660.0577
www.frenchfarm.com
KANE CANDY
CHOCOLATE PARTY CUPS
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MARKETWATCH
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Marketwatch
small electrics
A Panini Press
for Everyone
BY HANNAH HOLLINS
When considering the selling points of a
sandwich press or panini maker, the
consumer must decide whether they want a
flat or ridged final product. A flat sandwich
press will allow for a more even distribution
of pressure, creating a more compact and
faster-cooking sandwich with a consistent
spread of ingredients. A ridged sandwich
press will leave some parts of the bread
uncompressed, creating that waffled, grilled
look that is sought after by those with artisan
inclinations. While aesthetically pleasing,
the ridged press may cause sandwich eaters
to bite into globs of melted cheese, due to
its uneven distribution of ingredients, and
this can be a deal-breaker.
Regardless of which model is considered best,
the market has options for all preferences:
sandwich presses with two ridged plates,
sandwich presses with two flat plates, and
sandwich presses with an upper ridged plate
and a lower flat plate—for those who want the
best of both panini styles.
CUISINART GR-11 GRIDDLER
GRILL AND PANINI PRESS
BREVILLE PANINI DUO
It features two nonstick, removable grill
plates that give sandwiches and paninis
ridges on the top and bottom pieces
of bread. Additionally, the adjustable
hinge on the cover ensures that paninis
of all thicknesses are toasted evenly at
a preset temperature. The GR-11's other
function is to grill: the cover can be laid
flat to effectively double the grilling
area. It is safe to cook burgers, steak,
fish, and more—and with this feature,
it's possible to grill vegetables, flip up
the cover, and press them in a panini.
For those in the market for a multi-use
tool (and double-sided ridged paninis),
this is a small electric to consider
IMUSA GAU-80102
LARGE PANINI PRESS
It promises its user an end result of
restaurant-quality paninis. With the
Imusa's flat cooking surfaces, adjustable
hinge, preset temperature, and
foolproof light indicator system, it does
indeed seem possible to make a perfect
panini. The unit measures 12" x 10", so it
can accomodate even the longest
sandwich. Even though the surface is
flat, it is nonstick, so it is not necessary to
butter the bread that comes in contact
with the hotplates. The IMUSA Panini
Press is ideal for kitchenware users with
a desire for flat, evenly pressed and
consistent paninis and sandwiches.
It offers a sandwich press user the best
of both panini preferences; the top
plate is ridged, and the bottom plate
is flat to ensure fast and even cooking.
These plates are fixed, unlike the
Cuisinart Griddler Grill and Panini Press,
so every panini and sandwich pressed
will have a flat bottom and fancylooking top. Making a panini with the
Breville Panini Duo is foolproof, but
customizable: the adjustable height
control allows for pressing paninis of all
thicknesses as well as open-style melts,
and the two-light system and preset
temperature makes it clear when the
panini is ready.
Cuisinart
www.cuisinart.com
IMUSA
www.imusausa.com
Breville
www.brevilleusa.com
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New Products
TRADESHOW
CALENDAR
SEPTE MBE R 2013
7-9 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX, 214.655.6100
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
17-19 Atlanta Fall Gift &
Home Furnishings Market and
The Atlanta Gourmet Market®
AmericasMart Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, 800.ATL.MART
www.americasmart.com
CUBE SCENT DIFFUSER
Small and minimalistic, the Cube scent
diffuser features a sophisticated
oscillator that produces an astonishing
amount of vapor. To activate, press
down on the lid to fill your space with
fragrance. Cube features two light
settings with blue signifying a spray
every three minutes, and yellow
signifying a spray every five minutes.
A built-in timer turns power off every
four hours.
Serene House
www.serenehouseusa.com
REDUCE WATERWEEK
KIDS LIL MONSTERS SET
SUNBEAM STORAGE
AND ORGANIZATION
VINSTRIP WINE AND SPIRIT CARRIER
Vinstrip is a fun, modern wine and spirit
carrier made in Italy. Its ingenious popup design transforms from a flat disc
into a stylish, durable wine carrier. Made
of high quality, non-toxic, leather-like
cloth, Vinstrip is perfect for everyday
use or stylish gift giving. Vinstrip is an
exciting addition to the wine accessory
aisle or gift wrap section of any special
retail shop. The fun color pallet makes
it a beautiful gift bag for any occasion
and has unlimited applications as
wedding favors. Vinstrip can also be
personalized with an embossed
hangtag making it an exciting
marketing tool for wine tasting events
or corporate gift giving (nominal art fee
and 250 unit minimum order required).
Bulk ordering of Vinstrip, in a pantone
color of your choice, is also possible.The
Vinstrip “Mini” and “Twin” bottle carriers
will be introduced in early 2014.
Suggested Retail Price $6.95-9.95
One of several new styles from the
Reduce™ WaterWeek Kids collection of
eco-friendly reusable 10-ounce bottles,
the Reduce WaterWeek Kids Lil Monsters
collection features a parade of cartoon
monsters that make these bottles fun to
use. The set of five comes with a
reusable tray that makes the bottles
easy to access in the fridge while utilizing
the depth of its shelf space. “The appeal
to parents is obvious. WaterWeek saves
money by eliminating the need to buy
plastic bottles of water or single serving
juices, and this helps the environment
as well as the pocketbook. We also
create designs that kids will embrace
and want to use every day. Each bottle
in our Lil Monsters set is a different color
with a different fun illustration focused
on the ever popular theme of monsters,”
said Ken Kreafle, President of Base
Brands. The Reduce WaterWeek Kids Lil
Monsters Set is available for immediate
shipment. Reduce by Base Brands offers
an assortment of WaterWeek sets for
girls and boys.
The twixit!® Seal & Pour bag clip features
a handy pour spout with lid that makes
pouring and resealing from a bag easy.
It is designed to keep bagged (paper
or plastic) contents fresh for months. It
is freezer, dishwasher, and microwave
safe as well as BPA free. Made in
Sweden and available in three colors.
Reduce
www.reduceeveryday.com
Linden Sweden, Inc.
Vinstrip N.A.
[tel] 855.343.7460
www.vinstripusa.com
HDS Trading entered into a strategic
alliance with Jarden Consumer
Solutions to provide its customers with
high quality, sustainable laundry,
storage and organization items under
the Sunbeam brand. HDS Trading is
always bringing customers the very
best in innovative line of products at
a reasonable price. For more than 100
years, the Sunbeam brand has offered
families practical solutions for their
everyday living. Through generations,
the brand has introduced innovative
products that simplify consumer’s lives
and offer a value. Sunbeam products
will help you provide comfort, warmth
and care for you and your family. HDS
Trading's research, design, and
development team have come
together with Jarden Consumer
Solutions to create an exclusive
storage, organization and laundry
product line. These items include:
ironing boards, over-the-door racks,
velvet hangers, shoe racks, garment
racks, pop up hampers, and clothes
drying racks.
HDS Trading Corp.
[tel] 732.418.0418
www.hdstrading.com
NOVEM BER 2013
5-8 Smoky Mountain
Gift Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg, TN, 678.285.EXPO (3976)
www.urban-expo.com
ADVERTISER INDEX
Bannex International Inc....................................21
Chef Specialties Company ...................................5
Dexas International Ltd. .......................................3
Edgecraft Corp.....................................................15
Gefu USA..............................................................15
HDS Trading Corp................................................2
Hewlett Manufacturing......................................13
Highwave .................................................................6
Howard Products Inc. .........................................18
J.K. Adams.............................................................13
KitchenHappy.........................................................6
Mercantile International NA.............................19
Metal Ware Corp. ................................................24
Po Valley Foods.....................................................21
Prodyne Enterprises.............................................16
R.S.V.P. International.............................................4
RSVP INTERNATIONAL
BREAD BASKETS
TWIXIT! SEAL & POUR BAG CLIP
RSVP
Internationl
introduces
contemporary chrome baskets with
machine washable canvas inserts. The
baskets are available in two styles: a
9 1/2" x 3 1/2" Round basket and a
6 1/2" x 15" x 3 1/4" long Oval basket.
Pass the bread, muffins, bagels, pastries
or use as a fruit basket!
R.S.V.P. International Inc.
[tel] 800.275.7787
www.rsvp-intl.com
SCI Scandicrafts .....................................................2
Starfrit ....................................................................15
Tribest Corp. ...........................................................9
Vinaroz...................................................................15
Wabash Valley Farms .............................................3
Weston Products ..................................................17
World Concept .......................................................7
Wüsthof..................................................................13

September 2013 - Oser Communications Group

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